Re: [xtm-wg] MOTION: Charter revision - redefinition of quorum

[Sam Hunting <sam_hunting@yahoo.com>]

YES
--- Eric Freese <eric@isogen.com> wrote:
> MOTION: Alter the text in the third paragraph contained in section
> 3.3.2 of
> the TopicMaps.Org charter to read:
> 
> A quorum of an absolute majority of Participating Members must be
> present at
> a face-to-face meeting to allow votes at the meeting. For non
> face-to-face
> votes, at least two-thirds of all Participating Members must vote in
> order
> for the results to be valid.
> 
> ========================
> REASONING:
> 
> Past F2F meetings have had difficulties reaching a quorum in order to
> conduct business.  The requirements for special types of motions do
> not
> change by this amendment, only the ability to conduct a face to face
> meeting.
> 
> ========================
> 
> This motion requires a 2/3 majority to pass.  Ten (10) "YES" votes
> are
> required for this motion to pass.
> 
> The voting period shall run from February 6, 2001 through February
> 14, 2001.
> 
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